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resounding
resounding
adjective re·sound·ing \-ˈzau̇n-diŋ also -ˈsau̇n-\
: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time
: leaving no doubt : very definite
Full Definition of RESOUNDING
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a : impressively sonorous b : emphatic, unequivocal <a resounding success>
— re·sound·ing·ly adverb
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Examples of RESOUNDING
- The class answered with a resounding no.
- <the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City>
First Known Use of RESOUNDING
15th century
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- Synonyms
- clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, rackety, noisy, uproarious
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